Rick Mancuso’s three children—Adam, Nick, and Cassie—have chosen to follow in their father’s footsteps and continue in the family business. The Mancuso family operates the venerable Ferrari Lake Forest, a 70,000-square-foot dealership stocked with the rarest and most expensive sports cars in the world.
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See how Wade McElroy is reinventing Chicago's bar scene one hot spot at a time

Seven years ago, Wade McElroy made a career-defining leap. The Arizona native, who was working at The Dutch in SoHo, was visiting friends in Chicago when he took note of the Windy City’s fledgling cocktail scene. “I saw an opportunity to join a young and super-supportive hospitality ... More

Cocktail king Vlad Novikov is whipping up chemist-inspired drinks from atop The Peninsula’s new terrace bar

It comes as no surprise that when luxury hotel The Peninsula Chicago debuts a new bar, it arrives with all the bells and whistles. Perched high above Michigan Avenue, with expansive views of the city and a gorgeous wrap-around terrace, lies Z Bar, and it’s all the ... More

Chicago is celebrated as a cultural hub that is rich in community pride and for good reason: the city is booming with talented artists. From newcomers to veterans in the music industry, Chicago has brought up some of the freshest voices and most unique performers over the years. This year, ... More

Iron Chef Stephanie Izard is expanding her culinary empire with a new restaurant announcement and more

With the imminent launch of her prepared foods and condiment line, plans to start on her third cookbook, and a new restaurant announcement coming soon, Stephanie Izard is not about to take a summer break. But along with the rest of us, she’s soaking up these fleeting ... More

Whether you trace the food hall trend back to recent coastal iterations in New York and L.A., or all the way back to its deep roots in medieval Europe, you can’t deny it’s finally arrived in Chicago. Ignited by the success of Revival Food Hall, which ... More

Meet Heiji Choy Black, the mother of four who helped discover Virgil Abloh

If “having it all” is an art, Heiji Choy Black is a master; the entrepreneur and tastemaker lives in a dream apartment overlooking Lincoln Park with her husband (hedge-fund manager Brian Black) and four kids, while serving on the boards of some of Chicago’s best cultural institutions. But like any ... More

The new generation is shaking things up at furniture icon Walter E. Smithe

With a 71-year history and 11 stores sprinkled throughout Chicago and the suburbs, Walter E. Smithe is a local furniture icon. Since 1945, the company has established itself as a reliable family-run retailer, with the second- and third-generation Smithe men at the helm. But now a new ... More

Once a city most known for its stick-to-your-gut deep-dish pizza and loaded hot dogs, Chicago’s gastronomic star is rapidly rising; in August, it was named the best restaurant city in the country by Bon Appétit. While it is undoubtedly deserving of that accolade, the city is also defined by ... More

Take advantage of all the perks from swanky Lolla Lounges to access to exclusive viewing areas

It doesn’t matter if a festival has been around for 26 years (Lollapalooza) or two (Panorama): all festivals have their pros and cons. There will be a moment when you’re craving a delicious craft brew but are disheartened by the seemingly endless queue. Alternatively, there may also ... More